The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of Image Transformation Therapy (IMTT) in treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
What will Happen: If you agree to be in this study, you will:
1) Using the Qualtrics online platform, complete questionnaires about yourself, including demographic questions and questions about your medical and mental health
2) Complete a clinical interview that lasts about 75-120 minutes to confirm your eligibility for the study.
3) Be randomly assigned to the Treatment or Control group, and you will be blind to which one you are in until the end of the study. (If you are placed in the control group, you will then receive IMTT therapy, free of charge, at the end of your participation in the Control group. At that point, if you agree, you will still be considered a participant in the study, but now in the Treatment group).
4) Dr. Miller will set up an appointment for you at his first available time slot, anywhere from 1-7 weeks from today.
5) Receive 5 weeks of IMTT with a trained therapist, which is the standard of care used by the IMTT Institute in their treatment of PTSD. This will consist of 5 weeks (roughly consecutive, depending on scheduling) of individualized therapy conducted through Zoom.
6) Be asked to fill out Questionnaires over a survey application called “Qualtrics” and the link to the questionnaires will be delivered in the Zoom chat before and after each therapy session.
7) On the 6th visit (roughly 1 week after the final IMTT session), complete a wrap up session that includes the questionnaires without the therapy session.
8) About 3 months later, complete a follow-up questionnaire through the Qualtrics platform.
Voluntary Nature of Participation: Your participation in this study is entirely voluntary. You may refuse to participate or withdraw or refuse to answer specific questions in an interview or on a questionnaire at any time without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are entitled.
Who to Contact with Questions: Questions can be directed to Dr. Miller at dr.r.miller@imttherapy.com, Dr. Karen Dobkins at kdobkins@ucsd.edu, Dr. Janna Dickenson at jdickenson@ucsd.edu, or Stephen Raynes at sraynes@ucsd.edu. The UCSD Human Research Protections Program (HRPP) has approved this project. If you have any questions concerning your rights as a research participant, you may contact HRPP at 858-246-HRPP (858-246-4777).